Aranda de Duero, Castille and León
Provincia de Burgos · Castille and León · Spain · 33,187 residents
Aranda de Duero is a town in Provincia de Burgos, Castille and León, Spain, home to around 33,187 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Museo Casa de las Bolas and Iglesia de San Juan (Aranda de Duero). The nearest airport is Madrid (MAD), about 1 h 56 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Museo Casa de las Bolas, Iglesia de San Juan (Aranda de Duero) and Aranda de Duero bullring.
- Easy to reach: Madrid (MAD) is 81 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Aranda de Duero
Ranked by how well known they are.
1museumMuseo Casa de las Bolas
In the centre · Photo
2museum
3amphitheatre
Museo del Ferrocarril de Aranda de Duero
museum · 1 mile from the centre
Tours & tickets in Aranda de Duero
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Aranda de Duero can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Aranda de Duero are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Aranda de Duero and the villages around it is a hire car from Madrid (MAD), about 1 h 56 min away.
Best time to visit Aranda de Duero
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Madrid (MAD)81 miles, about 1 h 56 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Bilbao (BIO)119 miles, about 2 h 50 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Zaragoza (ZAZ)137 miles, about 3 h 14 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 7 min without stops.
Aranda de Duero is good for
Around Aranda de Duero
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Aranda de Duero worth visiting?
Yes. Aranda de Duero is known for Museo Casa de las Bolas, Iglesia de San Juan (Aranda de Duero) and Aranda de Duero bullring. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Aranda de Duero from the UK?
Fly to Madrid (MAD), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 56 min by road. Bilbao (BIO) is an alternative, 119 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 7 min.
Is Aranda de Duero good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Aranda de Duero?
Peñafiel (22 miles), Pesquera de Duero (24 miles), San Esteban de Gormaz (26 miles) and Covarrubias (28 miles) are all within an hour or so.